North Evo 2012 Kite Review

Kite Features

The new 2012 North kites are crafted using the latest technology and the best materials. All kite models are carefully designed to offer the best performance in their class. The new 2012 Evo is the kind of kite that can do it all. It is designed using a crossover concept which allows it to suit a wide range of riders. The Evo can be used to surf, to jump and to speed. It is great for unhooked tricks and can perform the most spectacular new school maneuvers when piloted by a skilled rider.

New school riders love to boost big airs, perform huge kite loops and all sorts of unhooked moves. To do that, they need a reliable kite that offers reactive steering, good power delivery and increased stability. The new 2012 North Evo offers all that and much more. The Evo, just like the other 2012 North kite models is built using the North Quality Progression system which ensures excellent realiability.

The kite is crafted to last and, it is built using only top quality fabrics and performs great in all conditions. The Evo is engineered using a delta platform, which assures a smooth flight, smooth power delivery and a reliable C-kite bar feel when the rider unhooks. At the same time, the surf oriented riders can enjoy quick and predictable turns and excellent drifts.

The Evo features the Adaptive Tips technology which allows the rider to set the right sheeting force and turning performance by using simple back pigtail adjustments. The kite has two bar pressure settings. Lower bar pressure provides increased turning ability, while higher bar pressure assures a crisp and direct kite feedback. At the same time, the Evo can be used with four or five lines, depending on the rider’s choice.

Relaunching the kite is a piece of cake, due to the use of the new Relaunch Bungees system. The relaunch bungees prevent the lines from tangling and assure a clean and fast relaunch. The kite is quite powerful and has a solid pull, but at the same time the power delivery is predictable and the kite feels very steady. The North Evo is the kite that covers all aspects of kiteboarding. It jumps high, it offers nice hangtime, it turns fast, it is steady, and it can be depowered and relaunched without hassle.

Control Bar

The 5Th Element Trust Bar is design to offer safety, performance and comfort. It is one of the most efficient control systems in the industry and it suits any rider out there.

Related videos

Members Kite Reviews

The evo is great for surfers that want to catch some nice waves and perform strapless moves. It is a stable kite, yet feels very quick in turns. The evo can also boost you up in the air really easy and keep you there for a long time. This is a good k... read more

Jumping is amazing with the Evo. On flat water or in waves, the Evo gets you jumping without hassle. The kite feels solid and has a good feedback through the bar. In stronger winds sits tight in the window and doesn’t get aggressive. It has a predi... read more

Just bought the 2012 Evo and used it a couple of times.
I tested the 10 and 11 m Evos and got the 10 m in the end. I weight around 75 kilos and ride in 15-25 knots usually.
Likes: smooth power, easy relaunch, great depower, superb control.
dislike... read more

The kite is OK, it has good power, good control and it is pretty easy to use.
But just try to pack it when you're done riding :)
What a mess... You have to fold it from one side to the other on the trailing edge and not the LE. Something is n... read more

Just ended my first session with my brand new 10m Evo. I rode it in 18-20 knots and I'm around 85 kilos.
It is a solid and reliable kite. It has a direct feel and a good boosting ability. bar pressure is not the lightest but it doesn't mak... read more

Rate this kite

Rate your kite!

Epikoo.com is the leading kiteboarding reviews and rating website. Read kiteboarding gear reviews from riders all over the world and research your next kite, board and harness.
Also, discover the latest videos, news and happening from the world of Kitesurfing, Windsurfing and Stand up paddle surfing